Barton Hill vs Portishead

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Barton Hill Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Portishead Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Barton Hill vs Portishead Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Barton Hill
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,358 crimes / 12m
      ↑98.5% trend
      32.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Portishead
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,706 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.8% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barton Hill
      B Portishead
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,358
      1,706
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,188
      2,003
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑98.5%
      ↓14.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barton Hill
      B Portishead
      Violent Crime
      830 ↑100%
      681 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      358 ↑102%
      287 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      169 ↑156%
      122 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      121 ↑34%
      46 ↓45%
      Burglary
      84 ↑147%
      54 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↑107%
      127 ↓7%
      Drugs
      63 ↑174%
      37 ↑208%
      Public Order
      249 ↑152%
      171 ↓9%
      Robbery
      49 ↑63%
      13 ↓28%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↑26%
      123 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑83%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑157%
      4 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑189%
      9 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑192%
      32 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portishead is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barton Hill safer than Portishead?

      Barton Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,358 crimes in the last 12 months. Portishead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,706 crimes. Portishead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barton Hill vs Portishead?

      Barton Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +98.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Portishead shows -14.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barton Hill and Portishead?

      In Barton Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (830 incidents). In Portishead, it is Violent Crime (681 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barton Hill and Portishead?

      Barton Hill recorded 358 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portishead recorded 287. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Barton Hill vs Portishead?

      Violent crime in Barton Hill totalled 830 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 681 in Portishead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barton Hill and Portishead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barton Hill recorded 1,188 crimes (now 2,358, a change of +98.5%). Portishead recorded 2,003 crimes previously (now 1,706, -14.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barton Hill and Portishead?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Barton Hill has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Portishead has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barton Hill and Portishead?

      Barton Hill falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Portishead is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barton Hill and Portishead?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Barton Hill or Portishead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barton Hill and Portishead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.